Komatsu integrates R & D functions in the Hiratsuka area to further improve the efficiency and speed of R & D work.

To further promote communication、Improve R & D efficiency and speed，Assist“Safe、Efficient、Intelligence、Clean Future Site”The early realization of，The factory is located in the southern part of Komatsu.（Shinomiya-ku, Hiratsuka, Japan）The successful completion of the new R & D building is an opportunity.，Komatsu Co., Ltd (Hereinafter referred to as：Komatsu)Recently, the R & D functions originally distributed in different areas of Hiratsuka City have been centralized and integrated.，Will be automated、Self-discipline、Remote control and other related research and development work are concentrated in this building.Shonan Innovation LabNamed new R & D building。

▲New R & D buildingShonan Innovation Lab

Before，The R & D functions responsible for the future development of Komatsu are distributed in many areas of Hiratsuka City.，For example，It is responsible for the research of frontier technology and basic technology and is located in Wantian area.，It is responsible for the research and development of engineering and Mining Machinery automation and remote control technology such as unmanned dump Truck operation system.、Development of electronic systems and software for engineering and Mining Machinery control and information construction、Functions such as research and development of electric systems aimed at achieving carbon neutrality are located in the Four Palaces area.。This time，Centralized integration of R & D functions into the same facility will facilitate cross-departmental communication，Through the sharing of knowledge and the collision of inspiration to achieve innovation.，And further improve the efficiency and speed of R & D by strengthening communication with partner enterprises.。

At the completion ceremony of the new R & D building on March 16.，In view of the fact that the facility is undertaking research and development related to construction activities for the development of space, such as the Moon，Invite the Vice President of Tokyo University of Science、Astronaut Ms. Chiaki Mukai carried out“Prospects and expectations for space development”A commemorative speech on the theme.。

Komatsu Approves Medium-Term Business Plan“DANTOTSU Value–Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth”The value of the advantages presented in (DANTOTSU Value，That is, through revenue improvement andESGThe virtuous circle of problem solving realizes the creation of customer value.)，New steps towards the realization of the future scene，Strive to pass on a sustainable future to the next generation。

▲Speech by Ms. Chiaki Mukai

▲New R & D buildingShonan Innovation LabInside

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